Edited by Clive Martyn. Paperback, 200 pages. Elements of Horror Press. Available in PDF format. Buy at Lulu.

Elements of Horror is a new collection of over sixty contemporary and realistic flash fiction horror by over forty new and established writers. Each story is based on one of the four elements: Fire, Earth, Air or Water.

Featuring four stories with Charles Goodwin of The Giggling Mongoose restaurant.  When the restaurant owner has high standards, expects perfection from the people around him, and has cannibalistic tendencies, it's best to stay on his good side to avoid becoming the main ingredient of a special dish.

"Honey of The Fire" — After catching his wife spanking the barmaid in the restroom a few nights before, Charles Goodwin prepares a special honey flambé dish for their wedding anniversary.

"Swine of The Earth" — A new chef learns how demanding Charles Goodwin can be in preparing his signature swine dish and that taking short cuts with the recipe has consequences.

"Rice of The Water" — A rice distributor samples off the menu sushi as Charles Goodwin complains about the quality of the recent shipment and the rude delivery driver while feeding his meat-eating fishes.

"Salt of The Air" —When a waiter fired for having sex on the job goes missing, Charles Goodwin explains to the police officer the process of air curing meat in salt.